Salbutamol (nebulised)

Question 1

Salbutamol Indications

Answer 1

-Bronchospasm secondary to asthma or COPD
- Prominent Bronchospasm secondary to airway burns and smoke inhalation
- Release syndrome following crush injury
- Hyperkalaemia with ECG changes

Question 2

Salbutamol contraindications

Answer 2

• Known severe allergy

Question 3

Salbutamol Cautions

Answer 3

None

Question 4

Salbutamol dose, route, and prep

Answer 4

• Metered dose inhaler: One puff into MDI and spacer followed by 6 breaths
• Nebulised: 5mg repeat as required

Question 5

Salbutamol mechanism of action

Answer 5

• Works as a bronchodilator works as an agonist (stimulator) of beta 2 receptors

Question 6

Salbutamol common adverse effects

Answer 6

Tremors and tachycardia